Tropical Smoothie Cafe Offers Free Drinks on National Flip Flop Day

On Friday, June 5, Tropical Smoothie Cafe marked the arrival of summer with its annual National Flip Flop Day promotion. Patrons who visited any participating location wearing flip flops between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. were treated to a complimentary 12 oz. Mango Monsoon™ Smoothie. This promotion is part of the brand's tradition since its inception of National Flip Flop Day in 2007, designed to celebrate the season and connect with customers.

The Mango Monsoon™ Smoothie, featured in the promotion, includes a blend of mango, pineapple, papaya, guava, passionfruit, and coconut, offering a tropical taste experience. The smoothie was added to the permanent menu in July 2025, becoming a favorite among customers for its refreshing qualities.

In addition to the complimentary smoothie offer, customers had the opportunity to scan a QR code at participating cafes, entering them into a contest to win free smoothies for a year. The contest did not require any purchase and was open until June 13, 2026.

Deborah von Kutzleben, Chief Marketing Officer of Tropical Smoothie Café, expressed excitement over the annual event, highlighting it as a key tradition for the company and an unofficial start to summer for many guests.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe was founded in 1997 and has expanded to over 1,700 locations across 44 states. The brand is recognized for its commitment to providing better-for-you food and smoothies, achieving notable industry accolades, including the top ranking in the Smoothie/Juice Category on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 for six consecutive years.

Following National Flip Flop Day, the cafe also announced plans for National Smoothie Day on June 21, when Tropic Rewards® members can receive another complimentary smoothie with any food purchase.